Since 1969
About
Our Chapter
Conservation Through Community
The Potomac-Patuxent Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PPTU) is chartered by the national organization of Trout Unlimited. We are a conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.
We see it as an obligation, and an honor, to be active in this mission. If we are to succeed as a TU chapter, we need all of us working together. We need your suggestions and ideas on what we should be doing, how we could improve on what we are already doing, and how we can make this organization more meaningful to you.
Let us know what kinds of projects you think PPTU should be sinking its human and financial resources into, and what kinds of projects you would like to get involved in.
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."
Our Values
What Drives Us
Conservation
We protect and restore coldwater streams and their watersheds through hands-on projects, advocacy, and community engagement.
Education
From Trout in the Classroom to fly fishing clinics, we inspire the next generation of conservation-minded anglers.
Community
Monthly meetings, outings, mentorship programs, and social events build lasting bonds among members who share our passion.
Our Team
Our Leadership
The officers, directors, and committee chairs who guide our chapter's conservation, education, and community efforts.
Officers
President
Craig Vanderkolk
Past President
Joe Taylor
Vice President
Vacant
Treasurer
Alan Williams
Secretary
Pete Anderson
Board of Directors
Mid-Atlantic Council Delegates
Committee Chairs
Fundraising
Vacant
Forum Moderator
Sean Beck · Motti Tadmor
Librarian
Lou Reichel
Mentor Program
Ray Miller
Membership Secretary
Jay Sheppard
Conservationist Editor
Bob O'Donnell
Outings
Lou Reichel · Ron Kerrick
Speakers Program
Scott Cernich
Conservation Advocacy
Vacant
Project Healing Waters
Ray Collette
Publicity
Bob O'Donnell
Raffles
Joe Taylor
Trout in the Classroom
Alan Burrows
Water Quality
Peter Schuler
Climate Change Coordinator
James Irons
Web Master
Ken Bowyer · Motti Tadmor
Youth Program
Vacant
Stream Committees
Paint Branch
Joe Robinson
Northwest Branch
Joe Robinson
Little/Middle Patuxent
Bryan Sirotkin
Patuxent
Jay Sheppard